The Alternative Business Networking Group, Highlands Chapter

Hi! Thanks for your interest in The Alternative Business Networking Group, Highlands Chapter. Here's the agenda for our Meetups:

We begin promptly at 12:30p, every two weeks on Monday. Please arrive by 12:15 to chat with friends and order lunch before we begin- Vita offers some great lunch options! I greatly value your time as an entrepreneur and do my best to run this group in a timely fashion. By arriving early, this will ensure we can start and end on time, and have a powerful rest of the day.

1. Hold on to your business cards for now. We start the meeting by sharing our 30-second introductions. Give us the basics - your name, what makes you and your business unique, and what type of clients/customers are you looking for.

2. After introductions we then pass our cards around. This is also a great time for any member with a workshop, class, meeting or event to inform the group. We will also discuss specific needs you may have. Do you need a resource of some kind? Are you having difficulties in certain areas of your business? Chances are someone in our group has a solution or can point you in the right direction.
We also want to hear your successes! What's been working for you? How are you generating good business? Have you found a great resource that could benefit others in the group?

3. For the last 15 minutes or so we will discuss a specific topic or one of our members will be giving a short presentation about their business.

Have you tried the traditional business networks and found them ineffective? Too costly? Too salesy? Too much taking and not enough giving? Then maybe the Alternative Business Network meetup is what you’re looking for.

Let’s face it, many business networking groups are a waste of your time. You’re bombarded with people trying to sell you something or get your business – but it is rarely reciprocated or coming from a place of contribution.

The goal of the Alternate Business Networking Group (ABNG) is to create something different. We want to attract members that are not only interested in getting referrals, but also want to give of themselves to encourage and help strengthen the businesses of the other group members. And, of course, to pass along quality referrals we may have.

The key to a truly effective business network is establishing trusting relationships that are safe. We all know the business adage, “we do business with those we know, like, and trust”. That takes time and commitment to establish those kind of connections. It is only in that environment, however, that most of us feel comfortable referring our most coveted possession – our sphere of family, friends, and clients.

If you are only looking for an opportunity to push your business on others, this is not the group for you. If you are interested in establishing advocates for you and your business AND are willing to give to others as well, then we encourage you to check out the Alternative Business Networking Group.

By the way, there is no cost to attend our meetings. You can attend any and all events as you are not limited to one location. Everything in ABNG is free (even our website abng.org)